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Nikkei Automotive Technology

Winter 2006 Issue

7 [Key Person]

As the technique changes, the philosophy remains the same

16 [Tech Report]

Mitsubishi’s new MIVEC engine

Toyota’s navigation system strategy

Production forecast of hybrids

Daihatsu’s new-model ESSE

Mazda’s idling stop system

NTN’s new-model CVT

Lexus GS’ face-recognition camera

Prius’ improved intelligent parking system

Taiseiplas’ plastic-metal bonding technology

GKN’s new-model drive shaft

53 [Market Watch]

The US Market shifts to compact cars

72 [News Index]

GTR Proto attracts attention

69  [New Car Report]

Mitsubishi’s new-model Outlander
Toyota’s new-model RAV4
Toyota’s Belta and Ractis
Nissan’s new-model Wingroad

96  [Event Report]

Tokyo Motor Show 2005
Automotive Technology Days 2005 Autumn

130  [The company and its technology]

Miroku Techno Wood’s wood processing technology

132  [Analysis]

The next move for safety technology

138  [Cover Story for New Year]

Parts manufacturers’ technological strategies 2006

160  [Cover Story 2]

Producing “enchanting” interior

180  [Basic Course]

Parts manufacturers advance to the Chinese market

Useful internal terminology: Toyota Motor Corporation

Design course for engineers

PLM utilization in action

204  [New Products]

Navigation system with a miniature camera

217   [Inside Story]

Development of Civic targeting at Europe

288  Letters from readers/From editors/Coming next issue